Leaf Identification
The leaves of the Eastern White Pine are evergreen. They are acicular-shaped (needle-like), flexible, and have a blue-green color. There are typically five leaves per fascicle and each leaf is typically 3″ to 5″ long.
Twig and Bud Identification
The twigs of the Eastern White Pine are a gray to orange-brown color. The buds are ovoid and reddish brown.
Bark Identification
The Eastern White Pine’s bark, when young, is smooth with some splotches. With age, they develop scales that form ridges. The older bark can be a red-brown to gray-brown color.
Cone Identification
The mature cones of the Eastern White Pine are 6″ to 12″ long. They are long and cylindrical with thick, rounded cone scales. The staminate cones are yellow and cylindrical, and they are clustered near the end of the branches. The ovulate cones are light green with a hint of red also found at the end of the branches.
